Security > NHN AppGuard > Release Notes

Platform Version Release Date Status
Android 1.12.2.4 2024. 09. 10. latest
Android 1.10.6.0 2023. 03. 12. stable
iOS 1.4.2 2024. 07. 09. latest

September 10, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.2.4
    • Improved app loading speed
    • Fixed an issue where, when setting android:extractNativeLibraries="false", SDK APIs do not work properly
    • Fixed app crashing on Android 5 version of Nox App Player
    • Fixed crashing in debug mode apps in Unity or Unreal

August 27, 2024

  • [Console]
    • Added device model number details on the log search result

August 26, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.2.3
    • Fixed an issue where the app abnormally terminated when updated.

August 20, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.2.2
    • Fixed an issue where apps targeting Android 14 (API 34) are terminated abnormally on some low-specification devices

August 13, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.2.1
    • Improved app loading speed
    • Added emulator detection in Android 14 (API 34)
    • Improved compatibility for Google Automatic Integrity Protection option
    • Improved app signature option ("--as")
      • Improved to prevent errors from occurring when more than one signature information is entered, even if the signature value from the KeyStore is included.

July 23, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.2.0
    • Enhanced rooting detection
  • [Console]
    • Segmented the notification set failure text
    • Added the feature to re-register by changing blacklist criteria

July 9, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.1.1
    • Fixed NHN AppGuard tampering false positive issue when using Google Automatic Integrity Protection option
      • Google Automatic Integrity Protection: "--google-pairip"
  • [Android] 1.12.1.0
    • Fixed an issue where a crash occurs on Android 5.1 and earlier versions
    • Fixed an issue where some detection logics do not operate properly
    • Fixed compatibility issues between Google PAD and NHN AppGuard Unity SDK
  • [iOS] 1.4.2
    • (React Native) Fixed an issue where rollback occurs when applying CodepushCodepush
    • Improved engine stability
  • [Unity] 0.4.10
    • (SecureValue) Improved performance and security vulnerabilities
    • (SecureValue) Added serialisation and deserialisation features
      • Added support for Newtonsoft and Photon RPC.

June 7, 2024

  • [iOS] 1.4.1
    • Improved engine stability
      • Fixed an issue where virtual memory usage increases in a specific situation.
  • [Unity] 0.4.9
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.4.1 update

June 5, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.0.1
    • Enhanced NHN AppGuard security

May 31, 2024

  • [Android] 1.12.0.0
    • Added the location manipulation detection feature
      • To apply the feature, go to Console > NHN AppGuard > Policy > Android.
    • Fixed compatibility issues between Google PAD and NHN AppGuard Unity SDK
  • [Android] 1.11.1.1
    • Fixed an abnormal termination issue when running the app
  • [iOS] 1.4.0
    • Added the location manipulation detection feature
      • To apply the feature, go to Console > NHN AppGuard > Policy > iOS.
      • Available for iOS 15 or later.
  • [Unity] 0.4.8
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.4.0 update

May 14, 2024

  • [Console]
  • Added the Settings tab
  • Added the feature to set detection/block alarms

April 18, 2024

  • [iOS] 1.3.20
    • Fixed engine malfunction issues that could occur depending on the timing of the initialization call.
  • [Unity] 0.4.7
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.20 update

April 16, 2024

  • [Android] 1.11.1.0
    • Added support for Flutter apps
      • When performing CLI protection, must use the --flutter option.
    • Improved LDPlayer detection
    • Enhanced NHN AppGuard security
  • [iOS] 1.3.19
    • Added support for Flutter apps
      • When performing CLI protection, must use the --flutter option.
  • [Unity] 0.4.6
    • Added the Device ID acquisition API
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.19 update
  • [Flutter] 0.1.0
    • Released NHN AppGuard Flutter SDK
  • [Console]
    • Added the individual block feature for the policy tab
    • Added the Flutter SDK to SDK downloads on Protection tab

April 3, 2024

  • [Android] 1.11.0.1
    • Fixed an abnormal termination issue when running the app on Android 10

April 2, 2024

  • [Andorid] 1.11.0.0
    • Added the feature to protect React Native apps
      • When performing CLI protection, must use the --react-native option.
    • Enhanced anti-debugging feature
  • [iOS] 1.3.18
    • Added support for React Native apps
  • [Unity] 0.4.5
    • (iOS) Improved the NHN AppGuard iOS library to be added to a relative path when added to xcode project
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.18 update
  • [React Native] 0.1.0
    • Released NHN AppGuard React Native SDK

March 12, 2024

  • [Android] 1.10.6.0
    • Added the feature to protect important libraries (.so)
      • Added the feature to protect important libraries (.so) other than Unity and Unreal.
    • Added support for HUAWEI AppGallery
      • When performing CLI protection, must use the "--huawei" option.
    • Improved normal execution without protection after integrationn with NHN Android AppGuard SDK
    • Fixed an issue where the detection popup screen is broken
    • Fixed issue with detection popup appearing after setting custom popups
    • Added the Device ID acquisition API
      • Must update the .aar file from the Console > Download NHN AppGuard Android SDK screen.
  • [iOS] 1.3.17
    • Reduced detection time
    • Added Modulemap
  • [Unity] 0.4.4
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.17 update

February 23, 2024

  • [Android] 1.10.5.5
    • Improved the malicious behavior detection pop-up design
    • Improved security
    • Added macro detection patterns
      • Added detection of Auto Click - Automatic Clicker (Code: 1708)
      • Added detection of Auto Tapper: Auto Clicker (Code: 1709)
    • Added remote control detection patterns
      • Added detection of TeamViewer Host (Code: 1401)
      • Added detection of AnyDesk (Code: 1403)
    • Fixed an issue with a large capacity increase when applying DEX encryption
  • [iOS] 1.3.16
    • [Unity] Fixed an abnormal termination issue when running the app in the iOS 15 environment
  • [Unity] 0.4.3
    • (iOS) Fixed an issue where the detection notification screen fails to appear
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.16 update

February 16, 2024

  • [Unity] 0.4.2
    • (iOS) Fixed NHN AppGuard iOS build issues
      • Fixed an issue where, when using Package Manager, iOS build fails.
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.15 update

February 15, 2024

  • [iOS] 1.3.15
    • Raised the minimum supported iOS version (iOS 11 or later)
    • Ended support for i386, armv7s, and armv7 architectures
    • Improved the default detection notification screen
    • Added privacy manifest
    • Added signature (NHN Cloud Corp.)

January 23, 2024

  • [Android] 1.10.5.3
    • Improved obfuscation
      • Improved the feature to hide function calls (Hide Call).

January 9, 2024

  • [Android] 1.10.5.2
    • Improved DEX encryption and decryption
    • Improved MEmu emulator detection
      • Detection available in Memu 9.0.9.
    • Improved LDPlayer9 emulator detection
      • Detection available in LDPlayer9 9.0.63.
    • Added the option to support Google Automatic Integrity Protection
      • When using Google Automatic Integrity Protection, must use the "--google-pairip" option.
  • [iOS] 1.3.14
    • Improved engine stability
  • [Unity] 0.4.1
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.14 update

December 28, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.5.1
    • Fixed StackOverflowError issues

December 19, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.5.0
    • Fixed Android 14-related issues
      • Fixed an issue that could cause abnormal termination when NHN AppGuard is applied to apps targeting Android 14 (API 34) or later.
    • Fixed Multiprocess-related issues
      • Fixed an issue that could cause an intermittent abnormal termination when an application component has the android:process attribute.
    • armeabi architecture errors
      • Fixed an abnormal termination error in apps using only the armeabi architecture.
  • [iOS] 1.3.13
    • Enhanced engine security
    • Fixed an issue with missing logs when detecting before setting AppKey
      • Fixed an issue with missing logs when detecting malicious behavior in the Private API before setting AppKey.
      • Applied when setting protection.
    • Improved protection operation fails when obfuscating some class symbols
    • Improved CLI argument
      • The --latestVersion argument is now applied by default.
  • [Unity] 0.4.0
    • [iOS] Improved NHN AppGuard iOS initialization
      • The Diresu.D function is no longer available (deprecated).
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.13 update
  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.2.1
    • Fixed errors setting signing key password
      • Fixed an error where signing fails if the store password and key password do not match.

### December 06, 2023 * [iOS] 1.3.12 * Enhanced security of NHN AppGuard engine * [Unity] 0.3.1 * (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.12 update

November 24, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.4.1
    • Fixed NHN AppGuard security vulnerabilites

November 21, 2023.

  • [Android] 1.10.4.0
    • Enabled Amazon Appstore signature verification
      • App signature verification is enabled when protecting apps with the "--amazon" option.
      • In Amazon Appstore, you must use the "--as" option to set the SHA-256 Hexadecimal information for the Appstore signature.
      • The Appstore signature can be found in Amazon Developer > My apps > Appstore Certificate Hashes.
    • Added detection of SecureValue tampering (Code: 409)
    • Improved the way DEX loads
    • Enhanced NHN AppGuard security
  • [iOS] 1.3.11
    • Enhanced jailbreaking environment detection
    • Added a static library distribution for Unreal Engine
    • Improved support for Unreal Engine
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
  • [Unity] 0.3.0
    • (Android) Added detection of SecureValue tampering (Code: 409)
    • (iOS) iOS SDK 1.3.11 update

October 24, 2023

  • [iOS] 1.3.10
    • Fixed an issue where, when protecting Unity apps with obfuscation plugins applied, protection fails
  • [Unity] 0.2.2
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.10

October 19, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.3.3
    • Enhanced security of NHN AppGuard engine
    • Added MEmu emulator detection
    • Improved safety for low-spec devices
    • Fixed an error where protection fails if the file name contains certain strings
  • [iOS] 1.3.9
    • Enhanced Unity app protection
    • Improved to resend detection logs when User ID changes
    • Improved output messages when running re-signatures from the CLI
    • Improved stability
  • [Unity] 0.2.1
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.9

September 26, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.3.2
    • Fixed false positives related to signature tampering
      • Fixed an issue where the signature of the keystore used for app protection was determined as tampering
    • Check for duplicate signatures
      • Modified to return an error when the --as option and the signature of the keystore are the same
  • [Unity] 0.2.0
    • Added an option to disable Certificate Fingerprints
  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.2.0
    • Added Certificate Fingerprints option

September 13, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.3.1
    • Fixed false positives related to tampering of app signature
  • [Unity] 0.1.8
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.8

September 12, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.3.0
    • [CLI] Changed an aditional option of app signature to a required item
      • When using signature methods of stores including Google Play and ONE store, the --as option is required
      • When signatures other than the signed information on apk or aab are not allowed, the --no-as option is required
    • Displayed a message when the app cannot run due to low device capacity
    • Added support for Google Automatic Integrity Protection
    • Improved Knox emulator detection
    • Enhanced security of NHN AppGuard engine
    • Improved identifier obfuscation
    • Improved hooking detection
    • Add Auto Click Assistant(Code: 1707) detection
    • Improved safety for low-spec tablets
  • [iOS] 1.3.8
    • Enhanced engine security
    • Enhanced app decryption prevention

August 17, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.2.2
    • Enhanced hooking detection
    • Improved engine stability
    • [Unity] Fixed abnormal shutdown issues on Android 4.4(API 19)
  • [iOS] 1.3.7
    • Enhanced engine security
    • Enhanced app decryption prevention
    • Added the resigning feautre to CLI
      • The existing re-sign script is no longer available.
  • [Unity] 0.1.7
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.7

July 21, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.2.1
    • Fixed abnormal termination error on app launch
    • Improved obfuscation
      • Fixed an issue where protection fails when the method for obfuscation exceeds 65K
    • Improved response against policy tempering

July 11, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.2.0
    • Enhanced abusing app detection
    • Improved NHN AppGuard default policy
    • Fixed blacklist bug
  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.1.2
    • Fixed an issue where the mapping.txt file is not uploaded in Firebase Crashlytics Gradle 2.8.1 or higher
  • [iOS] 1.3.6
    • Enhanced engine security
    • Enhanced detection of Info.plist tampering
    • Added app decryption prevention
    • Improved default policy feature
    • Deprecated f function
  • [Unity] 0.1.6
    • Improved stability
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.6

July 6, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.1.2
    • Enhanced rooting detection
    • Improved stability

June 16, 2023

  • [Unity] 0.1.5
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.5

June 15, 2023

  • [iOS] 1.3.5
    • Enhanced detection of Info.plist tampering
  • [iOS] 1.3.4
    • Enhanced engine security
  • [Unity] 0.1.4
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.4

June 13, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.1.0

    • Improved detection performance of the macro tool
    • Added support for Amazon Appstore

  • [iOS] 1.3.3

    • Added resource tampering detection feature (Info.plist tempering response)
    • Improved detection callback data format (Refer to the user guide)
    • Improved detection code format (Refer to the user guide)
    • Fixed a bug where, when running the re-signing script, re-signing fails if the path contains spaces
    • Improved engine security
    • Excluded the AdSupport.framework

  • [Unity] 0.1.3

    • Removed Xcode library dependencies
    • Excluded the AdSupport.framework
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.3

May 30, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.5

    • Fixed identifier obfuscation errors

  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.1.1

    • Fixed extraOptions errors

May 11, 2023

  • [iOS] 1.3.2

    • Enhanced engine security (Unity)

  • [Unity] 0.1.2

    • Improved so that the CLI protection can run on the Linux operating system
    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.2

May 2, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.4
    • Fixed false positives in permission tampering (400_106_0)

April 25, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.3

    • Added detection of tampering with the android:debuggable property in AndroidManifest.xml
    • Fixed library packing errors
    • Improved application shutdown logic when abnormal behaviors are blocked
    • [CLI] Improved handling of protection task failures
    • [CLI] Improved protected app downloads
    • [Unity] Improved il2cpp encryption
    • [Unity] Improved integrity checks for game memory
    • [Cocos2d] Fixed an issue where symbol analysis is not performed in Crashlyitcs

  • [iOS] 1.3.1

    • Enhanced engine security
    • Integrated with conditional block policy
    • Removed info.plist of framework

  • [Unity] 0.1.1

    • Updated to iOS SDK 1.3.1

April 14, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.2
    • Fixed abnormal shutdown issues on 32 bit emulators
    • Fixed string obfuscation issues

April 10, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.1
    • Fixed string encryption errors

March 28, 2023

  • [Android] 1.10.0.0

    • Improved application shutdown logic when external attacks are detected
    • Changed pricing plans (Business, Enterprise, Game)

  • [iOS] 1.3.0

    • Enhanced engine security
    • Changed pricing plans (Business, Enterprise, Game)

  • [Unity] 0.1.0

    • Released NHN AppGuard Unity SDK

  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.1.0

    • Changed pricing plan options (Business, Enterprise, Game)

February 28, 2023

  • [Android] 1.9.13.5

    • Improved detection of abusing app licenses
    • Fixed an issue where conditional block policy is not applied
    • Fixed crash issues when launching a Unity app
    • Fixed false positives in Unity integrity checks (405_49_0)

  • [iOS] 1.2.10

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the compatibility for iOS 15

February 8, 2023

  • [Android] 1.9.13.1
    • Fixed DEX obfuscation issues

January 31, 2023

  • [Android] 1.9.13.0

    • Changed encryption API header
    • Fixed app bundle issues
    • Enhanced security function
    • Fixed x86 and x86_64 issues

  • [iOS] 1.2.9

    • Added default policy features
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Fixed simulator false positive issues
    • Supported xcframework
    • Improved AppGuard CLI feature

December 27, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.12.0

    • Ended support for client policies
    • Added default policy features
    • Fixed an issue where the warning screen id not displayed

  • [iOS] 1.2.8

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the compatibility for iOS 16

December 13, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.11.2
    • Fixed API exposure issues
    • Fixed LifecycleCallback issues
    • Fixed crash issues and false positives in specific protection feature
    • Fixed x86 crash issues

December 7, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.11.1
    • Fixed false positives related to tampering

November 29, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.11.0

    • Fixed frame drop issues
    • Fixed an issue of not detecting SSL pinning bypass
    • Added support for Google Play Games
    • Fixed crash issues

  • [iOS] 1.2.7

    • Enhanced API hooking detection logics
    • Fixed issues related to policies
    • Improved AppGuard CLI feature

November 9, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.10.2
    • Fixed background crash issues

November 2, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.10.1
    • Fixed crash issues

October 28, 2022

  • [iOS] 1.2.6
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

October 25, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.10.0
    • Enhanced the emulator detection function
    • Enhanced detection of hacking tools

October 14, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.9.2
    • Added support for LDPlayer4 64bit emulator
    • Added a Korean warning screen
    • Improved the speed of initialization
    • Fixed a crash issue with emulators
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

October 7, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.9.1
    • Removed the version

October 4, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.9.0

    • Removed the version

  • [iOS] 1.2.5

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Fixed network-related bugs
    • Enhanced the security related to repackaging

September 8, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.8.1
    • Fixed manifest issues

August 23, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.8.0

    • Added support for Crema device
    • Added support for BluesStacks, Nox, LDPlayer9 64-bit emulators
    • Stopped support for SafetyNet
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Fixed Unity protection operation issues

  • [iOS] 1.2.4

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Added tweak detection feature

July 26, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.7.0

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Fixed manifest bug
    • Fixed undetected bug

  • [iOS] 1.2.3

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Added API related Device ID

  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.0.2

    • Print out CLI console logs

July 6, 2022

  • [Android] 1.9.6.1
    • Fixed ANR issues
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

June 30, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.6.0

    • Fixed some ANR issues
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

  • [iOS] 1.2.2

    • Enhanced detection of tampering
    • Added a Unity-specific security API
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.0.1

    • Added an option to set the storage path for the protected file by variants
    • Made improvements so that whitespaces are allowed in the signing key password and alias

May 24, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.5.0

    • Improved the blacklist blocking function
    • Fixed some crash issues
    • Enhanced validation for the BlueStacks emulator
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

  • [iOS] 1.2.1

    • Added the NHN AppGuard iOS CLI

  • [Console] Changed the allowed search period of the detection log (30 days -> 90 days)

May 10, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.4.1
    • Improved ANR and crash issues
    • Improved callback data
    • Enhanced the emulator detection function
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

April 26, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.4.0

    • Removed the version

  • [iOS] 1.2.0

    • Enhanced the security related to Unity framework
    • Enhanced the security of the engine

  • [Gradle Plugin] 1.0.0

    • Changed the groupId and package name

March 29, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.3.0

    • Improved DEX encryption
    • Separated the macro tool policy from the cheating tool policy
    • Added a verification function for multiple signatures
    • Improved detection of Mod apps
    • Improved the Unreal SDK

  • [iOS] 1.1.10

    • Applied a bug patch for protection operations
    • Improved the re-signing script function
    • Improved a feature related to version checking
    • Modified the guide document

  • [Gradle Plugin] 0.2.1

    • Improved APK file search logic
    • Improved the Protector version regular expression

February 22, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.2.0

    • Enhanced detection of abusing apps
    • Improved protection of large apps
    • Exposed macro tool details
    • Fixed a bug in CLI
    • Fixed a bug in real-time policy detection
    • Fixed an issue where the protection operation fails

  • [iOS] 1.1.9

    • Improved a feature related to version checking
    • Modified the guide document

  • [Gradle Plugin] 0.2.0

    • Added support for options by Gradle buildTypes, productFlavors, and variants
    • Added the overrideOutputFile option

January 25, 2022

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.1.0

    • Improved handling of isolated processes
    • Enhanced detection of Hacking tools
    • Enhanced detection of tampering

  • [iOS] 1.1.8

    • Added a new class obfuscation function
    • Improved the blacklist feature

  • [Gradle Plugin] 0.1.0

    • Newly released NHN AppGuard Gradle Plugin

December 28, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.9.0.0

    • Modified so that the protection operation is performed by specifying the AppGuard version
    • Enhanced detection of Hacking tools
    • Improved detection of remote control packages
    • Fixed a crash issue with certain emulators

  • [iOS] 1.1.7

    • Enhanced the security of the engine

Bug Fixes

  • [iOS] 1.1.7
    • Applied a bug patch for protector
    • Applied a bug patch for re-signer

2021. 12. 02.

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] 1.8.9.1
    • Fixed a crash issue with the alert window

November 23, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.9.0
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Deployed the CLI with a new structure

Feature Updates

  • [iOS] 1.1.6
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the protector feature

November 4, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [iOS] 1.1.5
    • Fixed a bug related to protector app name extraction

October 26, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.8.0
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the encryption API functionality

October 8, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] 1.8.7.1
    • Fixed an error in the Google Play Asset Delivery support function

September 28, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.7.0
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Added Google SafetyNet malicious app detection

Feature Updates

  • [iOS] 1.1.4
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Reinforced protection feature through AppGuard protector

September 1, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] 1.8.6.1
    • Fixed the crash on Unity using SQLite
    • Modified security features of Unreal

August 24, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.6.0
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved security features of Unreal
    • Improved the speed of protection tasks
    • Supports CLI macOS M1

July 27, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [iOS] 1.1.2

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Project update

  • Change web console page

    • The app protection operation has been changed to asynchronous.

July 13, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.5.1
    • Improve the feature for app support that applies Google Play Asset Delivery

June 29, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.5.0

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the security features of Unity
    • Improved CLI error handling

  • [iOS] 1.1.1

    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Added IAP abusing detection
    • Improved internal test logic

May 25, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [iOS] 1.1.0
    • Improved the engine performance
    • Improved the stability of the engine

May 24, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.4.0
    • Enhanced the security of the engine
    • Improved the stability of the engine
    • Improved the crash issue with certain versions of Unity 2020

May 11, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.3.1
    • Added the remote control detecting function

April 27, 2021

Feature Updates

  • Changed service name (AppGuard -> NHN AppGuard)
  • [Android] 1.8.3.0
    • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine
  • [iOS] 1.0.18
    • Changed handling logic after detecting malicious behaviors
    • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine
    • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

April 12, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [iOS] 1.0.17
    • Added the NHN AppGuard hooking detection logic

April 9, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] 1.8.2.2
    • Fixed the crashing issues in the Cocos2d engine emulator

March 31, 2021

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] 1.8.2.1
    • Fixed the crashing issues in the Facebook SDK

March 23, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.2.0
    • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine
  • [iOS] 1.0.16
    • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine

February 23, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.1.0
    • CLI feature improved
    • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine
    • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine
    • Added a virtual environment pattern (F1VM)
  • [iOS] 1.0.15
    • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

January 26, 2021

Feature Updates

  • [Android] 1.8.0.1
    • Third party store support
    • Upgraded detection of game hacks

December 29, 2020

Bug Fixes

  • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

August 25, 2020

Feature Updates

  • [Android] Updated detection of virtual environment
  • [iOS] Upgraded detection of jailbreaking
  • [iOS] Upgraded detection of game hacks

July 28, 2020

Feature Updates

  • [Android] Added detection of virtual environment
  • [iOS] Upgraded detection of jailbreaking
  • [iOS] Sophisticated forced closure
  • [iOS] Added the feature of blocking blacklist

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] Updated crashes in Unity Mono Emulator version 7
  • [iOS] Updated clashes in Gamepot framework

June 23, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Updated downsizing NHN AppGuard volume
  • Enhanced the security of NHN AppGuard Engine

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bugs in unreal engine protection

May 26, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Added the obfuscation application

Bug Fixes

  • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

April 28, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Added the detection of attacks with SSL pinning

March 24, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Supports the Android 7.0 emulator

February 25, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Added the countermeasure logic to forged apps

January 21, 2020

Feature Updates

  • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

December 24, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Added the Cocos2d-x engine encryption module

November 26, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Allows to select NHN AppGuard version

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed string obfuscation bugs

October 29, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Updated the anti-debugging feature
  • Updated game hack detection
  • Added the memory search detection feature

Bug Fixes

  • Improved the stability of NHN AppGuard Engine

September 24, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Enhanced Stability for NHN AppGuard Android Q

August 27, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Supports Android Q
  • Added conditional block on web console and blacklisting
  • Added real-time policy setting for NHN AppGuard iOS
  • Added machine learning-based macro detection for Unity games and web console support
  • Updated integrity checks for NHN AppGuard modules
  • Added web console inspection logs

July 23, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Supports Android App Bundle
  • Added Unity library packing
  • Added macro detection of Unity MONO build

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bugs in dex integrity check

June 25, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Upgraded NHN AppGuard 64-bit library protection
  • Added obfuscation in NHN AppGuard control flow
  • Added crash reporting

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bugs in the check of authority change of NHN AppGuard path

May 28, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Changed to add 64-bit library as default, according to Google guides
    • Before Change: 32 or 64-bit library was added depending on user's ABI
    • Now: Both 32 and 64-bit library are available
  • Upgraded macro detection

Bug Fixes

  • [Android] Fixed undetected emulator bugs
  • [iOS] Fixed bugs in integrity check

April 23, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Added the Unity IL2CPP method encryption feature
    • Applied with CLI option "--il2cpp-encryption"
  • Added the Unity MONO method encryption feature
    • Applied with NHN AppGuard level3
  • Added emulator detection pattern
    • The latest Memu Player version(6.1.1)

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error in duplicate multi-dex installation on Android OS 4.X version

March 26, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Applies Unity Library obfuscation
  • Added NHN AppGuard API / Method obfuscation function

February 26, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Applies NHN AppGuard self-obfuscation
  • Upgraded the compatibility for the latest Unity version(2018)
    • Build encryption for MONO and IL2CPP
  • Added emulator detection pattern
    • The latest NOX version(6.2.7.0)

January 29, 2019

Feature Updates

  • Improved the compatibility for the latest Unity version

December 27, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Enhanced NHN AppGuard self-protection
  • Added obfuscation of Dex Loader
  • Added hooking detection pattern
  • Added rooting detection pattern
  • Added emulator detection pattern
  • Enhanced the Unity IL2CPP build protection feature
    • IL2CPP Dumper Tool Prevention

November 27, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Enhanced encryption for Unity il2cpp build
  • Enhanced hooking detection

October 23, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Added the feature of confirming NHN AppGuard application
  • Enhanced rooting detection
  • Enhanced debugging detection

August 28, 2018

Bug Fixes

  • NHN AppGuard Unity SDK
    • Fixed integration bugs for Unity 5 or lower versions

July 24, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Supports Unreal Engine 4
    • Supports protection of game codes for Unreal Engine 4

June 26, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Upgraded compatibility for Android P(9.0)
  • NHN AppGuard Unity SDK
    • Supports UNITY 2018

May 29, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Enhanced detection of memory manipulation
    • Enhanced the detection feature of memory manipulation based on cheating tools

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed excessive battery consumption by the anti-debugging feature of Level 3

April 24, 2018

Feature Updates

  • Supports game code encryption for Unity il2cpp build
    • Supports il2cpp build by extending game code encryption, which was supported only for Mono builds
  • Improved anti-debugging (app analysis prevention technology)
    • Enhanced functionality and stability

February 20, 2018

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed errors in which apps with NHN AppGuard Level2 were not running properly on the Momo App Player 1.2.1 version

January 24, 2018

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed errors on particular Android 8.x devices, for which Level 2 was not properly executed on apps developed with Unity 2017

December 21, 2017

Feature Updates

  • Enhanced speed hack detection on Unity

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an error that occurred during the protection operation in the latest version of Unity Personal (2017.x.x version)
  • Fixed unnecessary size increase of apk when protecting multi-dex (3 or more) apps

August 24, 2017

Feature Updates

  • Removed the Charged/Charge-Free selection window (as of September 1)
  • Supports Android 8.0

Bug Fixes

  • Modified the module (CLIUpdater.exe) that automatically updates the NHN AppGuard CLI(AppGuard.exe), which requires updates
  • Requires CLI of latest SDK (if you don't want automatic updates, add --noUpdate as CLI option)

July 20, 2017

Feature Updates

  • Fixed an error in which the callback function was not called when detected, on Level 1~3
  • Sets volume optimization as an option for Level 1~3

June 22, 2017

Feature Updates

  • Includes NHN AppGuard modules for each architecture, when using 64 bit architecture for x86_64 and jni for arm64-v8a.
  • Divides SDK download paths for Android from iOS(Beta)
  • Free service for iOS (Beta) users
  • Enhanced module detection of the NHN AppGuard itself
  • Extended the subject for Unity3D DLL file encryption
  • Encrypted default and additional DLL files of Unity (Level 3)

May 25, 2017

Feature Updates

  • Simplified the application method for Android
  • Previously: Protection after SDK integration
  • Now: Application is available only with protection (although SDK integration is required selectively, such as user ID identifier for registration, it is much simpler than before.)
  • Restructure App Protection Level
  • Level 1: Basic security detection, like abnormal behavior and pattern-based
  • Level 2: Level1 + Enhanced security, including code encryption and app forgery prevention
  • Level 3: Level2 + More upgraded security features (which is recommended only for the specially guided, since some services may need stability checks)
  • Level ex: Requires SDK integration, providing security between Level 1 to Level 2 (recommended only when there's conflict with other security solutions)

April 20, 2017

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed some app installation issues when app forgery prevention is applied
  • Enhanced compatibility with apps that use external resources when app forgery prevention is applied
  • Fixed app guard build error in version 5.6 of Unity3d

April 4, 2017

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed multidex bugs of app forgery prevention

March 23, 2017

Feature Updates

  • [SDK] Added the support of Unity3d il2cpp build

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where blocking logic was not executed normally when policy update was delayed
  • Fixed an issue where unnecessary exceptions were output to Android logs

January 19, 2017

Feature Updates

  • [SDK] Newly deployed NHN AppGuard iOS SDK
  • Enhanced the app forgery prevention feature

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed synchronization error between policy settings and detection logic
  • Fixed crash issue based on network conditions (updates on log transfer library)

December 22, 2016

Feature Updates

  • Added detection pattern of cheating tool
  • [Console] Added the NHN AppGuard Engine version information to detection logs

December 8, 2016

Feature Updates

  • Added rooting detection pattern
  • [SDK] Added multi-lingual setting API at message when blocking in NHN AppGuard

Bug Fixes

  • [Console] Fixed an error that the protection failed but appears to be successful on the web console

November 24, 2016

Feature Updates

  • [SDK] Updated NHN AppGuard SDK(tcag.jar)
  • [Console] Added notice on NHN AppGuard Web Console

October 20, 2016

Feature Updates

  • [API] Changed parameter for the NHN AppGuard SDK integration feature
  • [SDK] Added auto tool updates for NHN AppGuard CLI(Command Line Build)

September 29, 2016

Bug Fixes

  • [Console] Fixed the location error of pop-up for the consent of Terms, and linkage error
  • [Console] Fixed UI breaks when protecting app

September 8, 2016

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed false positives of speed hack detection in Android 7.0

August 18, 2016

Feature Updates

  • Updated detection pattern
  • Supports Android N
  • [Console] Allows the search of iOS logs
  • [Console] Allows to change the number of logs displayed on a page (fixed 15 -> select 15/30/50)

August 4, 2016

Feature Updates

  • Enhance detection of speed manipulation

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed some errors due to Timer
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